大学英语精读四 全新版（二）第三册

Unit 2  The freedom givers

II. Translation

1.     Translate the sentences into English, using the words or phrases in brackets.

1)     Though greatly affected by the consequences of the global financial crisis, we are still confident that we can face up to the challenge and overcome the crisis.

2)     Under threat of constant sand storms, we were compelled to leave our cherished village and move to the new settlement.

3)     According to a recent online survey, a lot of consumers say they may be motivated to consider buying products shown in TV commercials.

4)     Having spotted a truck driver contaminated waste alongside the river, the old man reported to the police at once.

5)     Some scientists hold to the firm conviction that people will come to like genetically modified crops someday since they can increase yields and help combat hunger and disease in the developing world.

2.     Translate the passage into English. Using the wors and phrases given below.

Shortly after he achieved freedom Henson became intent on assisting fugitive slaves. He secretly returned to the United States from Canada several times to help others to travel to the Underground Railroad to freedom. Once some slave catchers closed in on the escaping slaves and Henson when they were on the run. He disguised them and successfully avoided capture. Later he built a small settlement in Dresden, Canada for escaped slaves, setting up a chapel and a school. He held to the conviction that slavery would be abolished, and the day was bound to come when racial discrimination no longer existed.